Regional forum to shape the future of the Central Highlands
The State Government's Emerald regional forum brought together business, community and civic leaders on Wednesday, 18 June, to discuss the next steps to drive...
Bambrick proposes beach driving ban
Long-time Capricorn Coast resident and former Greens candidate Paul Bambrick has submitted a petition to ban all private motorised recreational vehicles from the majority...
Commercial fishing back in business
Queensland’s $345 million commercial fishing industry is set for a major boost, with the State Government revoking long-standing investment and effort warning notifications.
The decision...
Coowonga facility to remain open
Livingstone Shire Council has voted to keep the Coowonga Green Waste Pad facility open while councillors review its operation over the next 12 months.
Originally,...
Navigating price increases without a customer revolt
For all businesses, the necessity of adjusting prices is inevitable.
While often met with apprehension, both internally and externally, increasing the cost of products and...
Tyre dumping in national park condemned
Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in Isla Gorge National Park in the Banana Shire have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation...
Winter school holidays on the horizon
The winter school holidays are on the horizon, presenting the perfect opportunity for locals to rediscover the incredible experiences waiting right here in our...
3.9 per cent general rates rise in Central Highlands budget
The Central Highlands Regional Council has adopted a $216 million budget for 2025-26 with a general rates rise of 3.9 per cent and relief...
Doctor for a day
CQUniversity has once again invited Year 10 students
along for a day to get a taste of what studying
medicine would look like at various campuses.
Since...
Common sight at parks and gardens
The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo is a common visitor to parks and gardens where it feeds on the seed cones of She-oaks, Eucalyptus and other...
RACQ calls for crackdown on illegal e-scooters amid safety concerns
RACQ is urging the State Government to crack down on illegal e-mobility devices and introduce stronger enforcement and education measures as part of a...
Letters to the Editor
COAL IS KING
Coal is still king despite the war on fossil fuels, so why shouldn't Australia use coal?
For starters, we're still using coal fired...
Deal delivers jobs, controversy
The LNP says Central Queensland is on the cusp of a jobs bonanza with the expansion of Bravus' Carmichael Coal Mine set to deliver...
